What will the weather be like this summer in Oklahoma?
Oklahomans had a taste of warm spring weather well before the first day of spring, leaving many craving summer temperatures and lasting sunshine.
This year, summer is coming early, according to the Farmers’ Almanac, with warm, hot and muggy conditions.
The almanac, which has been predicting weather (with varying accuracy) since 1818, recently released its extended weather forecast for the upcoming summer, titled “Summer Soaker Ahead.”
Here’s what the Farmers’ Almanac has predicted for this summer and how that could impact Oklahomans.
The almanac’s 200-year-old mathematical and astronomical formula indicates a “hot, showery” summer for Oklahoma and the rest of the South Central region, which includes Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and New Mexico.
For most of the nation, the almanac predicts warm, hot and muggy conditions, except for the Northwest region.
When is the first day of summer?
The first day of summer in North America arrives with the summer solstice on June 20, the earliest start in 128 years, according to the almanac. This is just three months after the start of the spring equinox, which started March 18.
What will the weather be like for the rest of spring?
The almanac predicts cool temps and storms will continue into May in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma should expect frequent showers, then cold, which would result in some thunderstorms with damaging winds.
Contributing: Claire Reid